reflections on the GI Conference

Living with Chronic Illness comes with Loss and Grief

The Hidden Losses of Chronic Illness and How to Cope As someone who lives with chronic illness myself, I know firsthand how it can quietly reshape your world. Grief isn’t always about death. Sometimes, it's about mourning the version of yourself that no longer exists - the one who moved freely, who made plans without [...]

Written by on February 20, 2025

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Improve Body Positivity While Managing Chronic Illness & Eating Disorders

This co-occurring struggle is complicated, real, and there are very few resources available on the topic. Several years ago I was preparing for a talk on digestive disorders and eating disorders. I stumbled on a qualitative research study exploring the themes related to body image for people with chronic digestive health conditions. I was struck [...]

Written by on March 14, 2024